Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,381,000 7,420,000 10,343,000 11,368,000 13,645,000 16,029,000 18,443,000 23,607,000 21,283,000 18,329,000 12,851,000 5,371,000 3,757,000 2,527,000 919,000 623,000 -2,600,000 -1,343,000 625,000 1,606,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 139,304,000 142,172,000 147,831,000 146,457,000 148,615,000 152,199,000 156,954,000 174,807,000 178,327,000 173,847,000 160,551,000 136,047,000 120,451,000 103,033,000 87,972,000 70,457,000 69,896,000 79,918,000 90,070,000 105,214,000
Operating profit margin 4.58% 5.22% 7.00% 7.76% 9.18% 10.53% 11.75% 13.50% 11.93% 10.54% 8.00% 3.95% 3.12% 2.45% 1.04% 0.88% -3.72% -1.68% 0.69% 1.53%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $6,381,000K ÷ $139,304,000K
= 4.58%

The operating profit margin of Marathon Petroleum Corp has shown considerable fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.

- The margin started at 1.53% in March 2020, then dropped to 0.69% in June 2020, and turned negative in the following quarters. This negative trend continued until December 2021, when it reached its lowest point at -3.72%.
- However, from March 2021 onwards, there was a significant improvement in the operating profit margin. It gradually increased to reach 4.58% by December 2024.
- Noteworthy peaks were observed in June 2022 and March 2023, where the margin reached 8.00% and 13.50% respectively.
- Despite some fluctuations, the trend overall shows a positive trajectory, with the operating profit margin consistently improving from negative figures in 2021 to positive values in 2024, indicating better operational efficiency and profitability for Marathon Petroleum Corp.

Overall, the analysis suggests that Marathon Petroleum Corp has been able to enhance its operating profitability over the specified period, with a general positive trend in its operating profit margin.


See also:

Marathon Petroleum Corp Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)